IUCN Status
: Least Concern
Author: Sonu kumar
This is Sonu Kumar, I'm a nature enthusiast and a keen botanical observer with a special interest in studying and documenting the small flora and grasses of rocky habitats. I particularly fascinated by the discovery of uncommon species. Finding a new species record for a region serves as a strong source of inspiration and excitement for me. Currently I'm working as a district coordinator kota at BRDS society India. I have always been a devout admirer of nature and I would be happy to share more information about the plant wealth around me through this platform. #AStudentofnature #Teamefloraofrajasthan 🌿🌱🐛🦋🔍 Insta page: https://www.instagram.com/eflora_of_rajasthan/
- Trees
- Kota bundi baran jhalawar Chittorgarh udaipur Ajmer Sawai Madhopur jodhpur jhunjhunu Sirohi Bhilwara tonk Jaipur rajsamand pratapgarh banswara dungarpur alwar Dausa Karauli Sikar
- Naturally grown
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A Thorny deciduous shrub or small tree, usually growing 3–8 m tall. It is easily recognized by its bipinnate leaves, paired thorns, and distinctive bicoloured flower spikes with purple upper flowers and yellow lower flowers, resembling a Chinese lantern. It produces flattened, twisted pods containing several seeds. The species is native to Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, and is common in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Status in India: ✅ Native
Flowering & Fruiting: Flowers: March–July | Fruits: May–December
Ecological Importance: A nitrogen-fixing species that improves soil fertility, stabilizes degraded soils, provides nectar for bees and butterflies, and offers shelter and food for birds and small mammals. It is also useful in restoring degraded dryland ecosystems. -
Mature pods with habit
Blooming stage
Unripe pods
Inflorescence
